8.21
Construct and interpret a two-way table summarizing data on two categorical variables collected from the same subjects, using relative frequencies calculated for rows or columns to describe possible associations between the two variables.
Example Problems
A bag contains 9 blue candies, 7 red candies and 5 green candies.
A candy is chosen from the bag at random.
Find the probability that the candy is: Not Orange
A candy is chosen from the bag at random.
Find the probability that the candy is: Not Orange
The frequency table shows how many cups of coffee employees drank at work:
Which number of cups was least common?
| Cups of Coffee | Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 |
Which number of cups was least common?
The frequency table shows the number of hours students practiced piano:
How many students practiced at least 2 hours?
| Practice Hours | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 0 | 4 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 |
How many students practiced at least 2 hours?
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